How to travel from Prague to Žilina

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Compare bus and train for Prague to Žilina

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Žilina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $7, and a bus costs an average of $26.

Distance: 201 miles (325 km)

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$19

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$40

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$100

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5h 45m

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5h 15m

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7h 7m

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6h 37m

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4h 41m

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The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Žilina is a train with an average price of $19 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Žilina:

A train is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Žilina costing on average $40 (€33).

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Žilina is by train with an average journey time of 5h 15m.

Other travel options to Žilina take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Prague and Žilina including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Prague to Žilina among Omio's users.

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from Prague to Žilina

How to get from Prague to Žilina by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Prague to Žilina is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Leo ExpressLE1263
    7:30 PM5h10
    Praha-Libeň
    12:40 AMŽilina station
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Leo ExpressLE1263
    7:30 PM5h10
    Praha-Libeň
    12:40 AMŽilina station
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice)
    9:45 PM4h56
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    2:41 AMŽilina station
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Leo ExpressLE1263
    7:23 PM5h17
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    12:40 AMŽilina station
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.RJ 1019 (Prague -> Bohumín) · R 1133 (Brno -> Bohumín) · RJ 1021 (Prague -> Košice)
    7:21 PM7h20
    Praha-Zahradní Město
    2:41 AMŽilina station
    $201One-way
    2 transfers
  • Leo ExpressLE1253
    10:30 AM5h23
    Praha-Libeň
    3:53 PMŽilina station
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 AM5h50
    Praha, Roztyly
    2:50 PMŽilina, Autobusové stanoviště
    $361One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:35 AM6h15
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    2:50 PMŽilina, Autobusové stanoviště
    $361One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:50 AM7h00
    Praha, Zličín
    2:50 PMŽilina, Autobusové stanoviště
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Prague to Žilina

Travel to Žilina easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Prague to Žilina.

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There are 2 options to travel between Prague and Žilina including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Žilina is a train with an average price of $19 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Žilina:

A train is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Žilina costing on average $40 (€33).

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Žilina is by train with an average journey time of 5h 15m.

Other travel options to Žilina take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 37m.

The distance from Prague to Žilina is approximately 201 miles (325 km).
The average frequency per day from Prague to Žilina is:
  • Around 16 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Žilina as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Prague to Žilina:
  • Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Žilina station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Žilina, Autobusové stanoviště.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Prague to Žilina, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with České dráhy, RegioJet a.s., Leo Express, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy (ČD) to go to Žilina by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Žilina by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Prague to Žilina with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct trains per day with České dráhy, RegioJet a.s., Leo Express, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy (ČD).
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Prague to Žilina often also extend their vacation to go to Bratislava, Vienna, Kraków, Košice, Budapest. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Žilina and these popular destinations at a great price.

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